Ocala Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer

Information about Domestic Violence Offenses

Domestic violence is defined as any form of assault or battery that is inflicted on a family member or other close associate (such as a boyfriend/girlfriend or a roommate) that results in physical or emotional harm, or death. Instances of domestic violence are very common in the United States, and those who are charged with the offense face serious penalties in the state of Florida. There are many individual offenses that are considered domestic violence, and some of these include:

Assault

Battery

Stalking

Molestation

Trespassing

Sexual assault

Verbal abuse

Threats and intimidation

Removal of a child from their home without the consent of the other parent

An individual does not actually need to commit an act of domestic violence in order to be charged with the crime. Threatening another with an act of violence is enough to warrant charges being filed and an arrest being made. The penalties the individual will face can vary greatly, as the offenses considered domestic violence vary greatly as well. They can include fines up to $2500 and up to two years imprisonment. If you have been arrested for domestic violence it is crucial you contact an Ocala criminal defense lawyer who can represent you in your case and possibly get the charges against you lessened or eliminated.

Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Ocala

Kinsell & Whitaker has considerable experience in handling criminal cases involving domestic violence. Contact our offices today, and we will put that experience to work in your case to increase your chances of an outcome that is wholly favorable to you.

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